Two Libraries Unlimited staff members have been shortlisted for the national Libraries Connected Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the achievements and impact of library workers on their library service, local communities and customers.

Emma Ward from South Molton Library has been shortlisted for the reading category. Emma took on running three book groups to support children, teen...

East Devon District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the natural environment after councillors pledged to recognise and protect the rights of rivers across the district.

At a council meeting on Wednesday 25 February , councillors debated a Motion on Notice: Recognising and Protecting the Rights of Rivers in East Devon , reflecting the...

Path, the Plymouth-based homelessness charity, is inviting runners of all abilities to join Team Path Power in the Plymouth Half Marathon & 10K on Sunday 17 May 2026. Whether you’re an experienced runner or taking on your first race, this year’s event is a chance to challenge yourself while raising essential funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in our community....

Greendale Farm Shop has launched a High Court challenge following a planning dispute that could lead to the removal of an NHS drive-through vaccination centre and a building used for one of Devon’s most popular Christmas attractions, Santa’s Grotto.

The decision follows a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling upholding enforcement action by East Devon District Council requiring the...

A Plymouth-based housebuilder has given £1,000 towards the provision of a defibrillator in one of the city’s almshouses.

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon presented the cheque to trustees of the Municipal Charities of Plymouth who are raising funds for the life-saving equipment at the Rawlin & John Gayer Almshouses near the Charles Cross Church in the city centre....

As demand for GP appointments continues to rise across Devon and Somerset, a new private medical service is offering same-week access and longer consultations.

Peninsula Private Medical operates from the purpose-built Waterloo Court Health and Wellbeing Hub near Uffculme, bringing together experienced clinicians and a range of health and wellbeing professionals under one roof....

A much-loved Devon bagel brand has officially opened its doors in Totnes - and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Harman Bagels launched its second location at 12 Ticklemore Street on Friday 20th February, with queues forming well before the 8am opening time. By mid-morning, lines of customers stretched around the corner as locals and visitors alike gathered to get...

A software engineer, from Cullompton, is to retrace a Land’s End to John O’ Groats journey he undertook with his late father, to raise funds for a military charity and to spread his dad’s ashes.

Stuart Douglas, 42, was joined by his dad, Iain, in 2008, on a 1,014-mile motorcycle trek by A and B roads, as the latter possessed only a licence for a 125cc bike. The journey raised more...